When and where is the tribute concert for Conor Dowers taking place?

The tribute concert, 'Legacy - A Concert for Conor,' is due to take place at St Mary's Church in Banbury.

What will happen with the funds raised from the concert?

Funds raised by the show will be donated to a variety of performance groups and charities.

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Conor's Legacy: Tribute Concert Honors Banbury's Billy Elliot

Q: Who is Conor Dowers being honored at the concert?

Conor Dowers, a 22-year-old performing arts student known as 'Banbury's Billy Elliot,' is being honored at the concert.

7 Feb

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Summary

A concert honors Conor Dowers, a 22-year-old performing arts student.
Conor died in London in December 2020 while under mental health trust care.
Proceeds from the tribute concert will support performance groups and charities.

Conor's Legacy: Tribute Concert Honors Banbury's Billy Elliot

A concert is scheduled this weekend to celebrate the life of Conor Dowers, a 22-year-old performing arts student. Known as 'Banbury's Billy Elliot,' Conor died in London on December 21, 2020. His passing occurred while he was under the care of a mental health trust. The event aims to keep his memory alive through a night of music and celebration.

Conor, who had a passion for dance and was training as an actor and singer, took his own life. An inquest later concluded that he died from suicide, with cannabis as a contributing factor, after absconding from Highgate Mental Health Centre. His mother expressed the importance of the concert as a way to remember him daily.